schichtweise

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Schicht +‎ -weise

Pronunciation[edit]

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Adverb[edit]

schichtweise

  1. in layers, layer by layer
    Synonym: schichtenweise
    ein schichtweise hergestelltes Teila part produced in layers

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Adjective[edit]

schichtweise (no predicative form, strong nominative masculine singular schichtweiser, not comparable)

  1. layered, stratified, layer by layer
    ein schichtweiser Aufbaua layered arrangement

Usage notes[edit]

Since schichtweise is originally an adverb, its use as an adjective is still frowned upon by some, although it has become common in contemporary German.

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